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#931 of 1,036 schools in AR

Oaklawn Stem Magnet School

Elementary School · Hot Springs School District · Hot Springs, AR

A Hot Springs School District elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 6th.

301 OAKLAWN BLVD, Hot Springs, AR 71913

  • Math 25% vs AR 40% (2025)
  • Reading 22% vs AR 37% (2025)
  • 17:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress2.5Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-4.1 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics5.4Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency24.8% (2025 ATLAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency22.2% (2025 ATLAS)
Math vs. State Avg-15 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-13.8 pts
Overall Proficiency24% (2025 ATLAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)23% (model expectation from 2025 ATLAS)
vs. Expected+0.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile36th
Resources & Environment6.7Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17:1
District spending per student$14,750
Chronic Absenteeism14.1%

Students at Oaklawn Stem Magnet School score 24% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).

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2025 ATLAS proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.

Math Proficiency25%(2025 ATLAS)
School
State
40%(2025 ATLAS)
ELA Proficiency22%(2025 ATLAS)
School
State
37%(2025 ATLAS)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 49 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 24% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
82%
ELA
62%
2010
Math
87%
ELA
72%
2011
Math
87%
ELA
87%
2012
Math
87%
ELA
87%
2013
Math
77%
ELA
77%
2014
Math
27%
ELA
32%
2015
Math
62%
ELA
37%
2016
Math
77%
ELA
52%
2017
Math
67%
ELA
47%
2018
Math
52%
ELA
46%
2019
Math
52%
ELA
46%
2020*
Math
28%
ELA
19%
2021*
Math
28%
ELA
19%
2022
Math
28%
ELA
23%
2025
Math
25%
ELA
22%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 40 test records from AR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

100%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Oaklawn Stem Magnet School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 51Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High4,724/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Hot Springs), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$55,367

Median home value

$179,200

Median rent

$970/mo

College educated

27.7%

Homeownership

66%

Poverty rate

16.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 71913; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Main Street Visual & Performing Arts Magnet SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.9PK–60.6 mi648Compare →
Park Magnet an Ib Pyp World Class SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.6PK–60.7 mi437Compare →
St Johns Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition8.3privatePK–81.3 mi75Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Hot Springs School District

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#4 of 6
District spending per student
$14,750NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
26.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Oaklawn Stem Magnet School is listed in HOT SPRINGS SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Oaklawn Stem Magnet School

Oaklawn Stem Magnet School is a public elementary school in Hot Springs, AR, part of Hot Springs School District, serving approximately 476 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 17:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #931 of 1,036 schools in AR. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Oaklawn Stem Magnet School

What grades does Oaklawn Stem Magnet School serve?

Oaklawn Stem Magnet School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend Oaklawn Stem Magnet School?

Oaklawn Stem Magnet School has an enrollment of approximately 476 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Oaklawn Stem Magnet School?

The student-teacher ratio at Oaklawn Stem Magnet School is 17:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Oaklawn Stem Magnet School rank in AR?

Oaklawn Stem Magnet School ranks #931 of 1,036 schools in AR.

What is Oaklawn Stem Magnet School's MySchoolScout rating?

Oaklawn Stem Magnet School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Oaklawn Stem Magnet School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Oaklawn Stem Magnet School has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Oaklawn Stem Magnet School a charter school?

No, Oaklawn Stem Magnet School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Oaklawn Stem Magnet School a Title I school?

No, Oaklawn Stem Magnet School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Oaklawn Stem Magnet School?

100.0% of students at Oaklawn Stem Magnet School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
476
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers (FTE)
28
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Garland County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
14.1%
Area population (ZIP 71913)
46,853
Area average commute
19.9 min
Area median age
42.6
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 ATLAS · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 ATLAS. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 ATLAS · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 ATLAS. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 71913; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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